Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-734 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 19, 2011
- Brand
- GeoManGear
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 29, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves Magicshine Series I and Series II lithium-ion batteries. The batteries were sold with bicycle light sets with the following models: Magicshine 900 Lumen (MJ-808), 1400 Lumen (MJ-816) and Tail light (MJ818). The batteries were also sold separately. The Series I battery comes in a nylon pack enclosure and the Series II in an aluminum pack enclosure inserted into a fabric sleeve. The model number is found on the product packaging. The Magicshine logo is found on the sleeve covering of the Series II battery.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights · About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.; Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China; Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear, of Denver, Colo..
Injuries or incidents reported
The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, visit GeoManGear's website at www.geomangear.com or send an e-mail to recall@geomangear.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights (About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada units). This recall involves Magicshine Series I and Series II lithium-ion batteries.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. The company is notifying all known consumers. Consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from GeoManGear and have not been contacted should visit www.MagicshineBatteryRecall.com to register to receive a free replacement battery.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 29, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.